Supported Child Development

Supported Child Development (SCD) agencies provide a range of consulting and support services so that approximately 5,500 children that require extra support can be included in regular child care settings. The program is intended to serve children from birth to age 12, with services for youth 13 - 19 years available in some communities.

Supported Child Development Consultants help determine the family and child's needs and match these with the resources available in their community. Parents are involved at every step as the key partners in their child's success. In addition, SCD Local Advisory Committees (LACs) involve parents and other key government and community partners in many aspects of program planning and service delivery.

Participation in SCD is voluntary and the program is available to all families, including families on or off reserve. While the program is free, parents are responsible for child care fees. Low and middle income families may apply for child care subsidies to assist with child care fees. For more information on child care subsidy click here.

Children receiving SCD services may also receive other MCFD services.

Parents may contact their local SCD agency directly or contact their local MCFD office for information about the program. For a list of SCD agencies click here.

For more information visit: www.scdp.bc.ca

For families receiving direct funding, the following list of resources may be of assistance to you in determining your tax obligations as an employer:

• For individual income tax enquiries Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) 1-800-959-8281
• CRA information on employment relationships
• CRA specific information on people with disabilities
• Work Safe BC regarding registering for coverage
• Employment Standards Branch

It is advisable that you contact a tax professional for information specific to your individual situation.